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Video: We'll always have Paris

The Paris terror attacks and other events of the past weeks are stark reminders of the risks we all face today. While there are more vital questions than how to invest, we still need to plan and invest for our futures. Are the increasingly popular passive investing strategies and robo-advisors equipped to handle the unpredictability of the world today? Watch the video below, and then read the full commentary.

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